Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SS5 · Essex
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 20 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in April 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 20, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5), while Hockley has more Shoplifting (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 20 vs 58 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Hockley had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 58).